265/30R22 vs 265/35R22
265/35R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/30R22: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/35R22 on a car calibrated for 265/30R22, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.6 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.0 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 265/30R22 with 265/35R22?
265/35R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/30R22: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 265/30R22 and 265/35R22?
265/35R22 is 1.04" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.52". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.
Will 265/35R22 fit on 265/30R22 wheels?
Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.